Caribbean Gardens & Parks, Historical + Military Pictures

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Discover pristine beaches, explore caves and hiking trails, and immerse yourself in the relaxed local culture of this Caribbean island.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Marauding pirates and seafaring merchants were once spied from this hilltop vantage point, which now features a monumental cross with a viewing deck.

After Che Guevara liberated this city in 1958, the area continued its revolutionary path, eventually leading to edgy cultural developments.

Discover pristine beaches, explore caves and hiking trails, and immerse yourself in the relaxed local culture of this Caribbean island.

Catch superb ballet and opera performances and take a guided tour at one of the oldest-running theaters in Latin America.

View and visit one of Santa Clara’s points of pride along the main historic square in the heart of the city.

One of the oldest buildings on the island, this fort offers magnificent views as well as a look back in time to the years of Danish rule in St. Croix.

Note the fine examples of Bahamian colonial architecture as well as interesting historical monuments at this striking square.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Enjoy high tea with the governor’s spouse or watch the changing of the guard at this important historical building.

With no airport or major ports, this isolated island requires visitors make an effort to get here. Those who do are rewarded with stunning beaches and lush forests.

Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

With jaw-dropping viewpoints and numerous historical attractions, this active town is so much more than just a cruise ship stopover.

Once an important defensive stronghold, this atmospheric fort now houses a museum dedicated to the island’s enthralling history.

This city, famed mostly for its formidable cathedral, offers an authentic experience of the Dominican Republic away from the beachside resorts.

St. Croix’s second-largest town features beautiful European-style architecture, a lovely beach and some exceptional dining establishments.

Enjoy high tea with the governor’s spouse or watch the changing of the guard at this important historical building.

Relive the savagery and reckless abandon of 17th-century pirates who once called Nassau home at this interactive museum.

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.